Found 2 items, similar to superfluity.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: superfluity
superfluity
n : extreme excess;
“an embarrassment of riches” [syn:
overplus,
plethora,
embarrassment]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Superfluity
Superfluity
\Su`per*flu"i*ty\, n.; pl.
Superfluities. [L.
superfluit['e], L. superfluitas. See
Superfluous.]
1. A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a
superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth.
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A quiet mediocrity is still to be preferred before a
troubled superfluity. --Suckling.
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2. The state or quality of being superfluous; excess.
“By a
superfluity abominable.” --Chaucer.
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3. Something beyond what is needed; something which serves
for show or luxury.
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Syn: Superabundance; excess; redundancy.
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